When is there a need for a static IP address?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by SportsOutlaw, Nov 26, 2005.

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    When I first started my website, there was an option for a static IP, the host said I didn't need it so I didn't fork out the whole 1 dollar per month is costs. :)

    I have always wondered what the purpose would be for having this, maybe the DP folks can explain.
     
    SportsOutlaw, Nov 26, 2005 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    If you are on shared hosting and we share same ip, if I spam, centrain site will ban my IP and you get thrown out at same time.

    Shannon
     
    Smyrl, Nov 26, 2005 IP
  3. SportsOutlaw

    SportsOutlaw Active Member

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    Yikes. Sounds like a static IP is a good idea afterall.
     
    SportsOutlaw, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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    jbw Peon

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    ssl, anonymous ftp, sometimes nameservers

    the spam/banning is usually a red herring, if the host overall cleans out the bad apples quickly
     
    jbw, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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    So does this mean that if your site gets banned by IP then you can just move to another host and everything will be fine?
     
    belangerinc, Dec 1, 2005 IP
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    My host only charges ten dollars extra per year for static IP. Not exactly a huge amount.

    Shannon
     
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I believe most ban by URL as well.

    Shannon
     
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    I've had it happen and it can be a problem. Despite that, I still don't run all my sites on dedicated IPs, but I am on my own dedicated so I have control over who shares the IP. If I was on a virtual account I'd opt for the IP address.
     
    DirtyDog, Dec 7, 2005 IP
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    the amount of spamming and consequent banning going on these days it does pay to have at least one IP :)
     
    aqi32, Dec 7, 2005 IP